Atty. Patrick Connell McGinnis

Atty. Patrick Connell McGinnis

Patrick Connell McGinnis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, aids litigation and 42 other areas of law. Patrick Connell received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Metairie Metairie 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Connell McGinnis at a glance

Patrick Connell McGinnis is an Of Counsel based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1991). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Jefferson County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Connell McGinnis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, aids litigation and 42 other areas of law
  • Patrick Connell received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Patrick Connell practices at Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams, LLP in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Connell McGinnis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Connell McGinnis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Patrick Connell McGinnis is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Patrick Connell McGinnis is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Patrick Connell McGinnis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Patrick Connell McGinnis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Motorcycle Accidents

Patrick Connell McGinnis is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Metairie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Connell McGinnis

Where is Patrick Connell McGinnis's law office located?
Patrick Connell McGinnis's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Connell McGinnis handle?
Patrick Connell McGinnis focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Patrick Connell McGinnis practiced law?
Patrick Connell McGinnis has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Patrick Connell McGinnis go to law school?
Patrick Connell McGinnis earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Patrick Connell McGinnis for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick Connell McGinnis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick Connell McGinnis received?
Patrick Connell McGinnis's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1991

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